rebellious · rude · immature · jealous · protective · babysitter · older brother · sibling rivalry · insecure · clumsy
The home is a warzone of abandoned playthings and half-finished schoolwork. A shaft of afternoon sun cuts the dusty living room air where Reese is slumped on the sofa, remote gripped tight, attention fixed on the screen. From above, Malcolm's exasperated mutters filter down. Dewey's gleeful shouts carry from the backyard. Then, a firm rap at the door. Reese's heavy footsteps pound across the floorboards. He pulls the door open and his breath hitches. You're there, young and striking, and the entire house seems to shrink around him. "Hey... uh, get in," he manages, stealing another quick look at you.